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EA53 HRG

2003 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,822 mi
Last recorded72,822 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 HRG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 72,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, under the front floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel beam, pivot bush, chassis mounting arear, behind the end of the sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 61,847 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 59,284 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 59,284 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 56,348 miles

Front brake hoses cracked but not split

Fail 27 Nov 2015 56,348 miles

Front brake hoses cracked but not split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 53,518 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 52,144 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,411 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 49,922 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 48,543 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 48,543 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 46,199 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 46,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 39,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,470 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 25,602 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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EA53 HRG is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA53 HRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EA53 HRG registered?

EA53 HRG is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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